War Awakens U S to Need of Health Fight
War drives American focus to fight tuberculosis at home and in the armed forces. Washington Association for Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis leaders announce plans for county budget funded nursing service. Mrs. Retheeda Deals hanan notes rising interest nationwide and new anti tuberculosis leagues. Friday program featured Dr. Fred Sinfield of Seattle Pulmonary Hospital and L G Woodford of Everett.
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Washingtan Association For
Army and Navy Club
Retheeda Dealshanan
Orison
Washington
Fred Sinfield
Seattle Pulmonary Hospital
L. G. Woodford
Everett
War changes coinage and fashion in London
Special to The Star reports new coin designs as war advances. France introduces holes in cent coins while India tests square coins with rounded corners for tactile distinction. Separately, the London street scene shocks as American soldiers stroll in khaki and open coats, jacket over arm on a hot day.
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London
Yank
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Benet Named to Fill Tillman Senate Term in South Carolina
Christie Benet is appointed by the South Carolina governor to fill the unexpired term of late Senator Benjamin F. Tillman. Benet is a lawyer and has served as prosecuting attorney for Columbia, his home city, with his only prior political office.
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Christie Benet
South Carolina
Benjamin F. Tillman
Benet
Columbia
Seattle Lumberman Writes Music During Spare Hours
Seattle lumberman YT. W. Tresidder of West Shore Lumber Co writes marches at night after long days in the office. A letter from Gen Tasker Bliss acknowledges receipt of marches The Man That Wear the Navy Blue and Marching Thru Germany. Bands from Fort Lawton request more scores as Tresidder funded the publication himself.
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West Shore Lumber Co
Arcade
Isis Diversion
Tasker H. Wliss
France
Tresidder
Supreme War Council
Tasker H. Bliss
W. Tresidder
Care
Seattle
Wash
Germany
American Expeditionary Forces
Mamie
Ile
Army
Navy
FE. Schou
14Th Infantry
Fort Lawton
Profit Tresidder
T. W. Treaidder
Rubber Smuggling Persists Across Dutch Border
Special to The Star reports ongoing rubber smuggling into Germany despite authorities efforts. A recent seizure found a quantity concealed on a locomotive en route to Germany.
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N.bl A. Asrdam
Germany
Yankee Bluejackets On Shore Leave In Allied Ports
London reports Yankee bluejackets in shore towns with British sailors. They browse picture postcards fancy stationery handkerchiefs flag items and candy for American and English sailors on leave.
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London
Gas Shells and Gas Warfare Techniques Revealed
Washington July 6 gas experts describe shell based gas warfare showing shells with long and short fuses and two types that explode on impact or release gas. U S Army specialists teach soldiers to seal dugouts with blankets and water and to dig out gas with canvas shovels while fires disperse fumes.
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Washington, D. C
Uncle Ham
Gan
Eribella
Ashelia
U. S Army
Dershing
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